CEFR C1

eschew

verb

Meaning

To deliberately avoid using, accepting, or participating in something.

Examples

She decided to eschew violence and seek a peaceful resolution.
He eschews all forms of modern technology, preferring a simpler life.

Synonyms: avoid, shun, eschew, forego

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eschew (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈtʃuː/

Definition

To deliberately avoid using, accepting, or participating in something.

Examples

She decided to eschew violence and seek a peaceful resolution.
He eschews all forms of modern technology, preferring a simpler life.
The politician was advised to eschew controversial topics during the debate.

How to Use eschew

eschew [noun] (prepositional phrase): To deliberately avoid a specific thing. — "She chose to eschew dairy products due to an allergy."
eschew [gerund] (prepositional phrase): To deliberately avoid doing a specific activity. — "He decided to eschew smoking for health reasons."

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